Foundation Degree in Business

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Course Description

This is a multi-disciplinary degree course validated by London Metropolitan University. Students learning will focus on key business topics such as human resources, marketing, finance - alongside field trips, practical workshops and other associated activities.

In year 1, you will gain a basic understanding of the business environments within which businesses operate and understand different types of business organisations.

Students accepted onto either the Foundation or Top-Up Degrees, may be eligible to access certain facilities provided by the University. The college will provide further details at the time of enrolment.

Course Structure / Units

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Year One .

Autumn Term (Level 4)

Semister

Code

Title

Credits

Autumn Period (15 weeks)

EC4F05GN

Introduction to the Business Environment

30

Autumn Period (15 weeks)

MC4F12GN

Introduction to Marketing

30

Spring (Level 4)

Semister

Code

Title

Credits

Spring Period (15 weeks)

BA4F04GN

Managing Financial Resources

30

Spring Period (15 weeks)

MN4F03GN

Managing People in Organisation

30

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Year Two .

Autumn Term (Level 5)

Semister

Code

Title

Credits

Autumn Period (15 weeks)

MN5F08GN

Employability Skills and Professional Development

30

Autumn Period (15 weeks)

MN5F09GN

Entrepreneurship in Business

30

Yearlong (30 weeks)

MN5F10GN

Work-Based Learning

30

Spring (Level 5)

Semister

Code

Title

Credits

Spring Period (15 weeks)

BA5F01GN

Business Decision Making

30

Yearlong (30 weeks)

MN5F10GN

Work-Based Learning

30

Entry Requirements

Prospective students will be required to produce a minimum of 4 GSCE at minimum C grade. Foreign students will be required to compare their qualifications through UK NARIC.

Additional requirements:

160 points UCAS in A Level

BTEC National Diploma

BTEC National Certificate

A recognised Access to Higher Education Certificate in a related field or equivalent

Students whose first language is not English will be required to produce:

5.5 IELTS

79 TOEFL (internet-based)

All applicants may be asked to sit entry test(s).

In exceptional circumstances, candidates with lower qualifications and suitable industrial or external experience in Business disciplines may be registered as a student of Foundation Degree.

Accredited Prior Learning (APL) and Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is permitted, in line with the University's regulations.

In addition to entry requirements above, the College must comply with its Policy and Procedures and other regulatory bodies requirements in relation to entry and admission processes.

Career Progression

A key progression path for students completing Foundation Degree in Business is to the third year of a degree. Students completing their Foundation Degree in Business will have strong career prospects in various areas of business including Marketing, Operations Management, Project Management, Human resource management and General administration on successful completion of the course.

This course consists of various assessment methods including coursework and projects. Students will be required to use: case studies, presentations, portfolios and demonstrate effective teamwork. Further information on the assessment weighting can be found in the course and unit specifications.

Other Information

Location of Study:

Most of the learning will take place on the college premises (Nelson College London, Commercial House, 406-410 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6NQ), in our well-equipped classrooms. The college is easily accessible as it is near Gants Hill tube station and is served by many local buses.

Course Composition:

This 240-credit course is currently offered on a full-time basis, with entry in the Autumn of each Academic Year.

The course runs over two academic years

Students are assessed using formative assessments, summative assessments, peer assessments, self-assessments and reflection, which are all part of the assessment strategy for this course. All summative assessments are internally moderated and aimed to assess performance against the aims of the module and its learning outcomes; these are also externally scrutinised

There are eight modules to the course (Year One: Introduction to Marketing; Introduction to the Business Environment; Managing Financial Resources; Managing People in Organisations. Year Two: Business Decision Making; Employability Skills and Professional Development; Entrepreneurship in Business; Work-Based Learning)

Students are assessed using a variety of methods, including individual business reports, examinations (closed and open book), individual reflective/structured portfolios, group discussions, group oral presentations, individual coursework, group business proposals, work-based business reports

Each module will include several core and additional textbooks (available in the library), together with other resources

The modules are segmented into a pattern involving guided study and independent study:

(Managing People in Organisations, Introduction to the Business Environment, Introduction to Marketing) (30 Credit)

12 x 3-hour lectures

2 x 3-hour revision and feedback sessions

10 x 3-hour group tutorials

2x 3-hour workshops

2 x 6-hour seminars

130 hours of independent study, research and analysis

80 hours to prepare, write and deliver the assessment

The exception for this is the Work-Based Learning, which runs over both semesters and involves more independent activity, with guidance from lecturers and student support)

A total of 300 learning hours per module

(Employability Skills and Professional Development) (30 Credit)

12 x 3-hour lectures

4 x 3-hour revision and feedback sessions

10 x 3-hour group tutorials

4 x 3-hour workshops

140 hours of independent study, research and analysis

70 hours to prepare, write and deliver the assessment

A total of 300 learning hours per module

(Managing Financial Resources) (30 Credit)

12 x 3-hour lectures

2 x 6-hour revision and feedback sessions

10 x 3-hour group tutorials

4 x 3-hour workshops

1 x 6-hour fieldtrip

130 hours of independent study, research and analysis (increasing to 158 in year two)

80 hours to prepare, write and deliver the assessment (decreasing to 70 hours in year two)

A total of 300 learning hours per module

(Business Decision Making) (30 Credit)

12 x 3-hour lectures

2 x 3-hour revision and feedback sessions

10 x 3-hour group tutorials

2 x 3-hour workshops

2 x 6-hour fieldtrip

140 hours of independent study, research and analysis (increasing to 158 in year two)

70 hours to prepare, write and deliver the assessment

A total of 300 learning hours per module

(Entrepreneurship in Business) (30 Credit)

12 x 3-hour lectures

2 x 6-hour revision and feedback sessions

10 x 3-hour group tutorials

2 x 3-hour workshops

2 x 6-hour seminar

140 hours of independent study, research and analysis (increasing to 158 in year two)

70 hours to prepare, write and deliver the assessment (decreasing to 70 hours in year two)

70 hours of assessment preparation and delivery including writing-up the research proposal and the project.

96 hour- Placement arranged for each student individually

A total of 300 learning hours per module.

Tuition Fees:

The college fee for this course is £7,200 (year one) and £7,416 (year two)

NCL attaches the following conditions to the fee; these are set out in the offer letter to the students:

The College reserves the right to increase course fees annually in line with the Retail Prices Index to take account of the College’s increased costs of delivering educational services. If the College intends to increase your course fees it will notify you of this as soon as reasonably practicable.

The FdA course requires students to undertake a Work Based Learning module, as specified in the programme documentation; students must comply with such requirements and bear all the necessary costs, including but not limited to travel, food and hotel (if required).